3. Fresh Woods
Off the N2, Elgin
Fresh Woods
Peter & Barbara Knox-Shaw • PW
Rambling, romantic plantsman’s garden with major collection of heritage & species roses; many rare trees & shrubs, some wild-collected, including rhododendrons, unusual hydrangeas, deutzias & over 80 Japanese maples; also collections of cyclamen, epimediums & lilies; woodland garden under pine. Bamboo walk. WFRS Award of Garden Excellence 2003. Featured in Remarkable Gardens of SA (2012); Gardens to Inspire (2013), Veld, Vlei & Rose Gardens (2011) and Old Roses: Survival & Revival in SA (2015).
Entry R45, children 2-12 half-price. Teas, unusual plants for sale (Snapscan, Zapper, contactless cards). Turn off the N2 at the Freshwoods sign (between the Viljoenshoop and Glen Fruin turnoffs).